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ROBERT BENDER "R B"
October 23, 1916 – November 5, 2010
Robert passed away November 5, 2010 with family by his side at the golden age of 94 years. He is predeceased by his mother Katherine; father John; daughter Audrey and son-in-law Ron Inverarity; sister Sarah Brown; brothers-in-law Earl, Algy, Ed, and Dave and sister-in-law Gladys. Robert is survived by his loving wife Mary; daughter Pearl (Don) Schlosser; son Gerry (Helen) and daughter Roberta (Neil) Pilsner; grandchildren Shelly (Kevin Myers), Dion (Laurie) Schlosser, Christopher (Tamara) Bender, Christina (Curtis) Potts, Tammy (Cory) Cozart, Les (Francine) Inverarity and Cody Pilsner (Robert’s Birthday Buddy October 23rd); great-grandchildren Brenden, Kerry, Taylor, Breanna, Kiara, Alexander, Makenna, Christopher, Mathew, Andrea and Chaydin; great-great-grandchildren Isabella and Brooklynn; sisters Katie Zimmerman, Irene Deckert and Pearl Solberg; brother Gordon Bender; step-sister Sandra Marchigiano and many nieces and nephews. Dad lived a long, fulfilled life. He had many accomplishments, and never looked back. He was a man of many words, ask any one who knew him, they could tell you. If you stopped for coffee or met him on the street you never had to worry about a lull in the conversation as dad could talk enough for both of you. Dad was a gracious host, he loved company, the coffee pot (or something stronger) was always on and goodies were always offered. He worked hard all his life, he was a strong believer in keeping active. He had many passions in life, his wife and dance mate of 67 years Mary, farming - first at Ernfold then at Keeler. The farm at Keeler was where Dad and Mom raised their family. There was a lot of hard work but also lots of fun and laughter. We have many cherished memories. They moved to Moose Jaw when they semi-retired from farming. He purchased Imperial Apartment Block which he ran for over 40 years. He loved that until the day he passed, treating most of the renters like family. Dad was one of the early members of the Sukanen Ship Museum, where he was a member for 43 years. He would run the thrashing machine crew during the Thrashing Bee, helping run the thrashing machine right up to the age of 90. He played a large role in developing the museum and also donated old machinery. He loved to travel. Hawaii was his #1 destination and remained his favourite right to the end. He loved dancing all his life. He was a member of Danceland at Manitou Beach. He even bought a cabin at Manitou just so they could dance every weekend. Sometimes when you are up on the dance floor and you feel a breeze, don’t be surprised it could be our Dad dancing up a storm beside you. Dad save one for us. We would like to thank Chez Nous, Providence Place, Sukanen Ship Museum, Wendy Romanuk, and Dave Fox. A Celebration of Life will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Friday November 19, 2010 at 3:00 pm. Della Ferguson will officiate. At a later date a Service of Remembrance will also be held at the Sukanen Ship Museum. In lieu of flowers a few of dad’s favourite charities were, The Salvation Army, The Humane Society and The Sukanen Ship Museum. In living memory of Robert, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
VERNON LINDQUIST
Vernon Emil Lindquist of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan passed away in Moose Jaw Union Hospital on February 27, 2010 at the age of 90. Vernon was born April 15, 1919, in the Aquadell District. He farmed on the family farm until 1977 when he moved his family into Moose Jaw. Vernon is predeceased by his parents Emil and Anna Lindquist, sister Marion, brothers Clarence and Harold, mother of his children Annie, son Larry and chosen daughter Tami. He is survived by his children Sharen (Bob) Berry of Central Butte, Keith (Yvonne) Lindquist of Edmonton, AB, Elaine Lindquist (Gerald Nistor) of Moose Jaw, David (Jackie) Lindquist of Moose Jaw, Arlene (Ernie) Nash of Victoria, BC, daughters-in-law Annie Lindquist of Burnaby, BC, Marlene Lindquist of Whitehorse, YK, son-in-law Sid Smid of Winnipeg, MB, 6 grandsons, 11 granddaughters, 5 great-grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters, nieces, nephews and many close friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday March 5, 2010, at 1:30pm at Central Lutheran Church, 27 Hochelaga St W. Moose Jaw. Rev Doug Shepherd will officiate. Interment to follow at Sunset Cemetery. For those so wishing memorials may be directed to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 917 Albert Street, Regina, S4R 2P6. In living memory of Vernon, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W.J Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ELLEN ESMOND
Ellen Elizabeth Esmond of Tugaske, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully at the Weyburn Special Care Home Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the age of 91 years. Ellen was born in Bridgeford, Saskatchewan on June 4, 1917. She married Arthur Esmond in 1937. They farmed, raised animals, painted many of the homes in Tugaske and surrounding area, and were both janitors at the Eyebrow School from 1975-1982. They retired from farming in 1971. Ellen resided in their home in Tugaske until May 2008 when she moved to the Weyburn Special Care Home. Ellen is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Wayne (Sandra), Ron (Judy), Don, Doreen Langton, Lauretta (Bill) Gooding, Perry (Wendy); sisters Josephine Larsen, Freda (Walter) Manz, Alice (Gordon) McGowan; brother Victor Larsen; sister-in-law Violet Buchanan and numerous grandchildren of three generations, nieces, nephews and friends. Ellen was predeceased by her husband Arthur Esmond; parents Laurits and Violet Larsen; sisters Rose Sjodin and Beatrice Mayer; brother Archie Larsen; grandson Colin Arthur Langton; sisters-in-law Daisy Fritshaw ; brothers-in-law Len Manz, Elmer Sjodin and Benny Buchanan. The Funeral Service will be held at the Tugaske Community Hall on Thursday September 25, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Reverend Rick McCorrister will officiate. Interment will follow at the Tugaske Cemetery. Memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of one's choice would be appreciated. In living memory of Ellen, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ARTHUR LAVERNE BENDER
June 19, 1935 – May 5, 2010
Art (Chubby) passed away peacefully with family by his side at the General Hospital in Regina. Art is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean. His children: Terry (Edith), Brenda, Victor, Susan (Rick), Patricia, Doug (Jan), Jaquline (Keith); 20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and his buddy Cuddles; his siblings: Janet (Keith), LaRoyd (Lynn), Ron (Rosalie), Leon (Elaine), Stewart, Mary Lou, Linda (Bill) and their families from Ontario; and 5 brothers and sisters-in-law and their families also from Ontario. Art was predeceased by his parents Ervin and Rachel Bender, 2 sons-in-law Ben Amosah and Alain Sauve, grandson Kirby Mealing and great-grandson Terell Amosah. Arts first love was his family. He started working on the home farm at a very early age in Tavistock, Ont., this led to a career in trucking from coast to coast and the formation of Bender Transport. Auctioneering began in 1964 in Holstein, Ont. until his last sale in Avonlea in 2009. He also owned a Chrysler dealership in Carnduff from 1984-1989. Art and Jean founded Chubby’s in Belle Plaine in 1990 where he earned his name ‘Chubby’. They moved to Moose Jaw in 1996. His name will live on!! Art loved driving the bus for the Carnduff Red Devils and the Avonlea Arrows to their hockey games. He was a true entrepreneur – his friendships were many. A Celebration of Art’s life will be held at the Avonlea United Church on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 1.30 pm. Marilyn Keerak will officiate. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday May 10 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the doctors and the nursing staff on 6F for the wonderful care they provided. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 917 Albert St. , Regina, S4R 2P6, or to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Box 1943, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3R2, would be appreciated. In living memory of Art, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
DOUGLAS ALAN HETHERINGTON
Prominent Moose Jaw Business Man, Douglas Alan Hetherington, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2011 at the age of 58. Douglas, born and raised on a Moose Jaw area farm, attended Lindale Elementary School and graduated high school from Vanier Collegiate. Over the years Doug continued to build the Hetherington operation into a large, highly successful agri-business including interests in grain and oil seed production, livestock transportation, and agricultural trailer sales. He became well known throughout Canada and the United States. Along with his Uncle Dale, he was co-founder of what eventually became the largest livestock trucking company in Canada. He then turned his attention to agricultural trailer marketing and again became the largest Wilson dealer in Canada. He had extensive cattle interests as well, and throughout his career marketed thousands of finished cattle to many North American food processors. Doug had an astute business mind and was often called upon by his peers for advice. He provided all that asked with sound direction. His honesty, integrity and sense of fairness were beyond reproach, making him an outstanding business partner, friend, and confidante. Doug had many passions. He was an avid outdoorsman, guiding many on memorable fishing trips to his fly in camp at Missi Lake and on duck shoots to his secret hunting grounds. He was also an accomplished downhill skier, snow-sledder, and pilot. He enjoyed many hours of flying his Cessna 414 to recreational and business destinations. Doug never forgot his roots, growing up in a difficult Saskatchewan economy that survived on neighbors helping neighbors. He was an extremely generous person, contributing to many charities and public projects, always stipulating it remain anonymous. He gave freely of his time, and was a sitting member on the Moose Jaw Warriors Board of Directors. He was also instrumental in the development of the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa and making the Multiplex Project become a reality. Doug was also a tremendous family man. Family was always first and foremost with Doug. He loved to teach his children, grandchildren and their friends common sense values, and offer his knowledge through providing new experiences. He was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather and was extremely proud of all their accomplishments. Doug's dry sense of humour and self-effacing personality enabled him to command an audience on virtually any topic of discussion. Doug was predeceased by his father Clifford Hetherington, father-in-law George "Stew" Milligan, and loyal canine companion "Tar". Doug is survived by his mother Helen Hetherington, loving wife Sherry; two children Mark (Jodie), Kerri (Andy) Hamilton; three grandchildren Jacob, Alyssa, and Lukas Hetherington; four sisters Carol (Ian) MacRae, Barb Herbert, Gail (Darcy) Simon, and Nancy Hetherington; mother-in-law Dorothy Milligan; brother-in-law Stewart (Irene) Milligan; sister-in-law Sandy Milligan; seven nieces and nephews; and many other family members and dear friends. The Memorial Service will be held at the Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place, Moose Jaw on Friday January 21, 2011 at 3:00 pm, with Reverend John Duerksen officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doug's memory may be made to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 455 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, S6H 1H3, or the Moose Jaw Warriors Education Fund, 422 Main St. N., Moose Jaw, S6H 3K2. In living memory of Doug, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
CLIFF TOMLINSON
Clifford Tomlinson of Moose Jaw, formerly of Viceroy, passed away on January 29, 2003 at the age of 80 years. Cliff was a farmer and a Municipal Hail Adjuster. He was a long time member of the Verwood Lodge, now St. John’s #106. Cliff is survived by his wife, Edna; sister, Dorothy Short; daughter, Sandra (Dale) Wilson and their children, Evan, Vanessa, Andrea, and great-granddaughter, Bailee; daughter, Marlene (Dave) Arnott and their children, Zane and Johanna; as well as many special relatives and friends. The Memorial Service to celebrate Cliff’s life will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel, Moose Jaw, on Saturday, February 1, 2003 at 11:00 am. Della Ferguson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation in honour of the wonderful care given to Cliff, would be appreciated. In living memory of Cliff, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
CHARLOTTE HETHERINGTON
It is with great sorrow that Charlotte Lynn Hetherington passed away with her loving husband, Tom, by her side. After a short battle with cancer, Charlotte left us on Friday, March 25, 2011 in the Regina Pasqua Hospital. She was predeceased by her father Earl Paysen, grandparents Wes and Sophia Beitel and Earnest and Charlotte Paysen, father-in-law Richard Hetherington, and brother-in-law Steven Hetherington. She is survived by husband Thomas Leslie Hetherington, mother Joyce Paysen, son Michael (Kathy) Hetherington, daughter Tracy (Norm) Vickaryous, and daughter Kelli (Jason) Myers; grandchildren, Aysia, Rayna, Broden, Tatiana, and Dayton; brothers Larry (Brenda) Paysen, Darrell (Zohreh) Paysen, Wayne (Bev) Paysen; mother-in-law Adele Hetherington; sister-in-law Patricia (Robert) Misener; brother-in-law David (Karen) Hetherington; and numerous nieces and nephews. Charlotte was born April 7, 1953 and raised in Moose Jaw where she married Tom in 1974 and moved out to the family farm. Charlotte and Tom spent as much time as they could taking trips on their motorcycle and vacationing in the sun. She was very active with her children and grandchildren always attending school performances and sporting events. Charlotte was always helping everyone she could. She was the most loving and caring person. We are so blessed to have had this time with her. The Funeral Service will be held at Minto United Church on Wednesday March 30, 2011 at 1:30 pm. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will follow. Memorials to the Allan Blair Clinic, 4101 Dewdney Ave., Regina, S4T 1A5, would be appreciated. In living memory of Charlotte, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
